Thu Apr 15
The University of Central Florida today named Grace Marie Bochenek ’98PhD its new director of the School of Modeling, Simulation and Training following a national search. Bochenek brings more than 25 years of experience working in defense and energy research, most recently as director of the National Energy Technology Laboratory in Pittsburgh. Her experience driving innovation through technology and…
Mon Mar 29
Many students shy away from conducting research because they believe it is complicated and requires an Albert Einstein-like IQ. While it takes work and brainpower, the key ingredients are curiosity and a determination to find answers. Conducting research is something that should be part of every student’s college experience, which is why every year UCF…
Mon Mar 22
“Pull yourself up with happyiness (sic). We are with you Arecibo, Come back strong. I’m so sorry it broke. Because it was beautiful.” These are the words of Orlando-area schoolchildren who recently wrote nearly 100 letters of support to the scientists at the National Science Foundation’s Arecibo Observatory, which is managed by UCF and is…
Mon Dec 14
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the College of Graduate Studies made some changes to better connect with students and will continue the changes through the spring semester. Communicating changes to operations, which the university was making in real-time, and how they would impact graduate students was a challenge, but the college tried some new approaches, which…
Wed Sep 23
Please join us in congratulating the following graduate students for being elected as your Graduate Student Association Officers for 2020-2021. President Vice President Treasurer Secretary
Wed Sep 16
The following candidates want to represent you. Voting begins Monday, September 21, and Tuesday, September 22, for the Graduate Student Association Executive Officers. Take a few minutes to read and learn about each of the candidates below. Vote for who you feel will represent the UCF graduate student body the best. An email will be…
Thu Sep 10
The UCF College of Graduate Studies is pleased to announce the 2020-2021 Graduate Catalog is available online at www.graduatecatalog.ucf.edu. The university has approved 15 new graduate certificates and six graduate degree tracks. Graduate Programs UCF approved 15 graduate certificate programs, many which were created in response to COVID-19, providing those with heightened skills and insight, making them even more…
Fri Sep 4
Third-year doctoral student Emmanuel Okogbue has always used research as a way to satisfy his curiosity. In his field of study, he investigates nanomaterials, or tiny elements invisible to the eye that are used to build vital structures. Though extremely small, these materials have the potential to solve big problems and lead to a paradigm…
Fri Aug 28
As the 2020 academic year gets underway at UCF, we know that things are different this fall. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we do a lot of things and we want to remind you that the College of Graduate Studies is here to help you. Whether your classes are online or face-to-face, we have ways…
Mon Jul 6
The University of Central Florida has launched 11 new graduate programs in direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The programs, which begin in the Fall 2020 semester, offer candidates a short series of courses that were specifically woven together to provide useful tools when facing COVID-19 related-challenges. The certificates, tracks and special topics courses cover…
Fri Jun 19
The Professional Master of Science in Management Human Resources Class of 2021 poses for their first photo as a cohort. It is with great pleasure to announce that the UCF College of Business’ executive and professional graduate programs will be permanently located at UCF Downtown starting Fall 2020. UCF Downtown offers a 21st Century learning environment including…
Wed Jun 17
With many in-person services halted because of the COVID-19 pandemic, correctional agencies responsible for probation and parole have had to find new ways to help ensure people are receiving the help they need while also maintaining public safety. These agencies, which traditionally rely on face-to-face interaction, serve some 6 million Americans by helping them find…
Wed May 20
A new study from the University of Central Florida has confirmed and quantified, for the first time, the presence of microplastics in terrestrial and aquatic birds of prey in Florida, including hawks, osprey, and owls. Microplastics are small plastic pieces – less than the size of a pencil tip – that come from larger pieces…
Wed May 20
University of Central Florida researchers are working with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in a National Science Foundation-funded project to understand the effects of COVID-19 crisis communication on undergraduate STEM education. The researchers will examine crisis communication messages from randomly selected universities across the country and see how those messages affected teaching and learning experiences of faculty…
Wed May 20
UCF research community, COVID-19 has impacted all of us in some way. The disruptions shut down most of our research operations in March, and I know you have been eagerly awaiting word on when you can get back. I appreciate your patience. Since April I have been working with a dedicated team of faculty researchers,…
Wed Apr 8
The UCF College of Graduate Studies is proud to recognize the following graduate students and faculty for their excellence. The honorees would have been honored during Founder’s Day, but the coronavirus pandemic forced UCF to cancel this event. Each year the Graduate Council Program Review and Awards Committee reviews college nominations and recognizes graduate students…
Tue Mar 24
As we approach the Spring 2020 defense deadline on April 3, it is essential to have procedures in place for remotely routing, signing, and submitting thesis and dissertation approval forms. As a reminder: All defenses should be held virtually until further notice Each student must access their individual thesis or dissertation approval form in the Thesis…
Fri Mar 20
Dear Graduate Student, I apologize for sending this as a large, mass email, but I wanted to be able to reach out to each of you affiliated with the Graduate School. I know this is a scary, stressful time. There is much uncertainty. You have a lot of questions. Are you safe? How will this…
Wed Mar 4
Sea level rise and hurricanes are a threat to sea turtle nesting habitat along national seashores in the Southeast, but a new study predicts the greatest impact on turtles will be at Canaveral National Seashore. The University of Central Florida-led study, which was published recently in the journal Ecological Applications, examined loggerhead and green sea turtle nests to…